LeGarrette Blount rumors: Top 3 landing spots

After winning a pair of Super Bowls over the last two seasons, LeGarrette Blount will be looking to win a third ring with another team.

LeGarrette Blount has been consistently overlooked throughout his career… until the Super Bowl. Blount is the only running back this decade to win a pair of rings, doing so with the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles respectively over the past two seasons.

Statistically, Blount is a solid if not spectacular back. The 31-year-old has a pair of 1,000-yard seasons, including 2016 in New England. Last year, Blount carried 173 times for 766 yards, giving him 4.4 yards per attempt. The Eagles would love to re-sign him, but considering their cap situation, that’s a pipe dream.

Best fits

1. Carolina Panthers

Carolina released Jonathan Stewart, giving it a spot that Blount would step into nicely. The Panthers have Christian McCaffrey in the backfield, but his slight build could be a problem in those short-yardage and goal line situations. A red zone offense featuring Cam Newton, Blount and McCaffrey would be a dangerous combination.

2. New York Jets

New York is trying to get off the proverbial mat, and a veteran like Blount could help that cause. The Jets watched Matt Forte retire this offseason, creating a spot for a low-cost, high-impact veteran. General manager Mike Maccagnan should be looking for a younger option to be the bellcow, but Blount could be a nice fit in Gotham.

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3. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars already have Leonard Fournette to provide the thunder in Duval County, but he was banged up at times last year. A nice way to offset that workload would be to give Blount a few of those touches per game, all while replacing Chris Ivory. Jacksonville should be thinking about Fournette as a long-term investment, and getting Blount would be helpful in that regard.